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20 Francs Piedfort Essai
1952 year| Aluminium bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Djibouti › French Somaliland (1896-1967) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Union (1946-1958) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1952 |
| Value | 20 Francs |
| Currency | French Somaliland Franc (1949-1967) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#142257 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
2 boats, a dhow, ocean liner, denomination above, Djibouti harbour in the background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COTE FRANÇAISE DES SOMALIS
5 FR·S
Translation: French Somaliland
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain
Comment
Paris mint.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Francs (Piedfort Essai) 1952 from Djibouti › French Somaliland (1896-1967) made of Aluminium bronze is that it features a unique design that was never adopted for circulation. The coin was minted as a pattern, or trial coin, and only a small number were produced, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 104 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Francs (Piedfort Essai) 1952 coin.
